Homeless persons; may file an action for damages for harassment, etc. (HB844)

Introduced By

Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington)

Progress

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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Hate crimes; homeless persons; penalty. Adds homeless persons to the categories of persons who may seek injunctive relief or file an action for damages for harassment, etc., based on their status. The bill also adds homeless persons to the categories of victims whose intentional selection for a "hate crime" involving assault or trespass amplifies the Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony penalty. The bill also adds homeless persons to the definition of "hate crime" for purposes of a central repository of information regarding hate crimes maintained by the State Police.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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Comments

BB writes:

I wonder this law would also protect homeless sex offenders too? If someone beats them down for a "hate crime", would it be amplified from a class 1 misdemeanor to a felony?

Posted 25 months ago.